US Bridges

E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0N of Medora · Structure no. 000000000780930

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2046. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 108th Ave
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location1.0N of Medora
RouteCounty Highway 699
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16178, -97.84871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2021)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 108th Ave over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.